Freedom Phalanx

Overview

The Freedom Phalanx is a signature hero group led by Statesman.

History

The Freedom Phalanx was founded on July 4, 1932. The founding members included (in order of their appearances in Paragon City) Statesman, The Dark Watcher, Elementar, the team known as Vambrace and Maiden Justice. The name was suggested by James St. John-Smythe (the tech and wheel-chair bound member of the two man team Vambrace) and was quickly ratified by the others.

The group faced its first official combat on the date of Monday, July 11, 1932. This date is otherwise known as "Brass Monday".

In the 1930s, the Statesman became one of the first established heroes in Paragon City. Inspired by his example, other heroes soon emerged as well, including the Dark Watcher, the Dream Doctor, and Maiden Justice. Although each individual hero made some headway against Paragon City's criminal element, they also faced increasingly more dangerous and organized villains. The Statesman soon recognized the need to rally the other heroes into a coordinated fighting force.

In the spring of 1931, the Statesman gathered Paragon City's other heroes in his downtown apartment. There he issued his fellow heroes a challenge: to make a difference, not only on the streets and in the city, but also around the world. Thus was formed the first worldwide hero organization; dedicated to fighting evil, injustice and tyranny wherever they might hide.

The Statesman, inspired by the shoulder-to-shoulder discipline showed by ancient Greek soldiers in the face of Persian tyranny, called his new team of heroes the Freedom Phalanx. Throughout the 1930's the Phalanx fought the good fight and cleaned up Paragon City. The city council and mayoral elections of 1936 swept a platform of pro-hero candidates that resulted in the passage of the Citizen Crime Fighting Act of 1937. This law made it legal for vigilantes to bring criminals to justice as long as they followed the same restrictions police officers used. Thus in the space of just five years, the Freedom Phalanx went from an ad hoc band of would-be heroes to a legally recognized, nationally praised crime fighting organization.

Despite any public or political pressure, the Freedom Phalanx continues to battle any threat to humankind and remains "the world’s premiere independent hero organization." They still make it a firm policy to have no official ties to any government or law enforcement institution. They are one of the most open organizations in existence, allowing any would-be hero to volunteer for service with the esteemed group. Unlike other groups, the Freedom Phalanx is entirely open about everything, from its membership to its funding and current activities. This frankness carries through on down to the lowest levels, where even beginning heroes must reveal their true identities and pasts to the organization and the world. Statesman takes great pride in these "sunshine policies", saying they go a long way towards inspiring confidence in the Freedom Phalanx’s personnel and motives.^{[Citation needed]}

Architect Entertainment Description

Founded by Statesman and other heroes in 1932, the premiere hero team in Paragon City is hated and feared by villains all over the world and beyond. If you find yourself up against a member of the Freedom Phalanx, you've hit the big time.

Members

Current Members

• Positron (leader)
• Citadel
• Manticore
• Numina
• Penelope Yin
• Synapse

Former Members

• Maiden Justice (co-founder, deceased)
• The Dark Watcher (co-founder)
• Elementar (co-founder)
• Team Vambrace (co-founders)
• Queen Comet
• Wavelength (retired)
• Luminary I (retired)
• Star Strider (presumed deceased)
• Dr. Brian Webb (deceased)
• Dream Doctor (presumed deceased, resurfaced years later to fight Mot)
• Statesman (co-founder, leader, deceased)
• Sister Psyche (deceased)
• Aerofoil
• Johnny Moniker
• Arquebus

Other

• Back Alley Brawler
  • Back Alley Brawler is a member of the Regulators, but is commonly included in content regarding the Freedom Phalanx.

Enemy types

Heroes

Back Alley Brawler

Back Alley Brawler

Main Article: Back Alley Brawler

One of the most veteran heroes in Paragon City, the Brawler is in semi-retirement, training the next generation of heroes. Though he rarely goes into the field these days, his power and fighting skills are still as potent as ever.

NOTE: Despite being a member of the Surviving Eight, Back Alley Brawler is not actually a member of the Freedom Phalanx, according to lore. However, due to developer mishandling, he often shows up in content that generalizes the heroes as "members of the Freedom Phalanx". Back Alley Brawler is actually the founding member of the Regulators.

Powers:

Back Alley Power Punch Point Blank Area of Effect, High Damage(Smash/Energy), Foe Knockback
A Power Punch attack that knocks opponents down.

Jab Melee, Light Smash Damage, Foe Disorient
You have been Disoriented.

Punch Melee, Moderate Smash Damage, Foe Knockback
A Super Strength Punch is a powerful pummeling attack, and it may knocks foes off their feet.

Hand Clap Point Blank Area of Effect, High Smash Damage, Foe Disorient, Knockback
You have been Disoriented.

Knockout Blow Melee, Extreme Smash Damage, Foe Hold, Knockup
Back Alley Brawler has hit you with a Knockout Blow. You are Held.

Hurl Ranged, High Damage(Smash), Foe Knockback
You are able to tear up a chunk of ground beneath your feet and Hurl it at an enemy. This attack is close ranged, deals moderate damage, and can knock foes back.

Foot Stomp Point Blank Area of Effect, High Damage(Smash), Foe Knockback
Back Alley Brawler can use their superior leg strength to stomp the ground, quaking the earth itself. This is a localized attack against everything in melee range.

Bone Smasher Melee, High Smash/Energy Damage, Foe Disorient
You have been Disoriented.

Total Focus Melee, Extreme Damage(Energy/Smash), Foe Disorient
Total Focus is complete mastery over Energy Melee. This is a very slow, but incredibly devastating attack that can knock out most opponents, leaving them Disoriented. Due to the exhausting nature of Total Focus, recharge time is very long.

Dull Pain Self +MaxHP
Back Alley Brawler can activate this power to increase his maximum Hit Points for a short time.

Unyielding Toggle, Self Res( S32.5 L32.5 F15 C15 E15 N15 T15 ), Prot( Ho 10.38 Im 10.38 St 10.38 Sl 10.38 Kb 100 )
When you toggle on this power, you become Unyielding. You are resistant to Knockback, Sleep, Hold, Immobilize, Disorient effects, and Smashing, Lethal, Fire, Cold, Energy, Negative Energy and Toxic damage.

Assault Auto, Point Blank Area of Effect, Team +Damage
While this power is active, you and your nearby teammates deal more damage.

Unstoppable Self, Res( All70 ), Prot( Ho 17.3 Im 17.3 St 17.3 Sl 17.3 Kb 100 ), +Recovery
When you activate this power, you not only become extremely resistant to most damage, but also to Disorient, Immobilization, Hold, and Sleep effects. Endurance recovery is also increased.

Super Leap Self +Jump
Back Alley Brawler can Leap to building tops without problem.

Resistance Res( S25 L25 )
Resistance

Resistance Resistance
Hero Resistance.

Citadel

Citadel

Main Article: Citadel

Citadel was the first android hero. In the initial Rikti onslaught, he took heavy damage and was almost destroyed. With Positron’s help, scientists at D.A.T.A. created a second version of Citadel using the old model’s original memory core and the remnants of a power suit, once worn by the hero Horatio. Citadel does not fully understand human ways, but he is a valiant defender of Paragon City. He has recently undergone a major upgrade to his systems.

Powers

Fly Self Fly
Citadel can Fly!

Barrage Melee, Moderate Smash/Energy Damage, Foe Disorient
A Barrage from the Hero has Disoriented you.

Energy Punch Melee, Moderate Smash/Energy Damage, Foe Disorient
An Energy Punch from the Hero has Disoriented you.

Bone Smasher Melee, High Smash/Energy Damage, Foe Disorient
You have been Disoriented.

Whirling Hands Point Blank Area of Effect, Moderate Smash/Energy Damage, Foe Disorient
A Whirling Hands attack from the Hero has Disoriented you.

Energy Transfer Melee, Extreme Damage(Energy/Smash), Foe Disorient, Knockback
Mastery of Energy Melee begins with the ability to transfer your own Hit Points into a punch that deals extreme damage. Energy Transfer has a good chance of Disorienting the target.

Power Burst Close, Superior Damage(Energy/Smash), Foe Knockback
A short range, but devastating attack.

Explosive Blast Ranged (Targeted Area of Effect), Moderate Smash/Energy Damage, Foe Knockback
Hurls a blast of charged energy that violently explodes on impact, damaging all foes near the target.

Energy Torrent Ranged (Cone), Moderate Energy/Smash Damage, Foe Knockback
Unleashes a cone of energy that knocks foes back.

Overload Self, Def( S60 L60 F60 C60 E60 N60 P60 All34.6 ), +MaxHP, +Recovery
You can Overload your Energy Aura and dramatically improve your defense to all attack types except Psionic Attacks. Overload also grants you high resistance to Defense Debuffs. This Energy Aura is so powerful, that it can even absorb some damage, effectively increasing your Max Hit Points, However, when Overload wears off, you are left drained of all Endurance and unable to Recover Endurance for a while.

Nova Point Blank Area of Effect, Extreme Damage(Energy/Smash), Foe Knockback
You can explode in a tremendous blast of energy, sending nearby foes flying. The Nova deals massive damage to all nearby foes, although the damage does vary. Activating this power leaves you drained of Endurance, and unable to recover any Endurance for a while.

Entropy Shield Toggle, Self Def( S20 L20 F20 C20 E20 N20 All17.3 ), Prot( Ho 10.38 Im 10.38 St 10.38 Sl 10.38 Kb 10 )
Your Defense to Smashing, Lethal, Cold, Fire, Energy, and Negative Energy attacks is increased. The shield also makes you resistant to Knockback, Repel, Disorient, Hold, Sleep, Immobilization, Defense Debuffs and enemy Teleportation for as long as you can keep this toggle power active.

Resistance Resistance
Hero Resistance.

Manticore

Manticore

Main Article: Manticore

Justin Sinclair was raised in a huge mansion in the outskirts of Paragon City by his English nanny, Virginia Bowman. The sole beneficiary of a huge trust fund, Manticore received training in all manner of mental and physical pursuits, but excelled in archery. when he turned 18, Miss Bowman revealed to him his true heritage. Manticore's father had once been a costumed vigilante in England, until he and his wife died at the hands of a German villain called Protean. Deeply affected by the story, Manticore took up his father's mantle and vowed to bring the 5th Column down.

Powers

Teleport Self Teleport
Manticore has hacked into Paragon Cities Emergency Teleportation system and can use it to travel.

Fistful of Arrows Ranged (Cone), Moderate Damage(Lethal)
You fire a fistful of arrows at foes in a cone in front of you. Good at close range.

Blazing Arrow Ranged, High Damage(Lethal), Moderate Damage over Time(Fire)
You fire a Blazing Arrow at your foe, dealing some Lethal damage and causing him to catch on fire and burn. Slightly less accurate than other Archery attacks.

Explosive Arrow Ranged (Targeted Area of Effect), Moderate Damage(Lethal/Smash), Foe Knockback
You fire a grenade-tipped arrow at long range. This explosion affects all within the blast radius, and can knock them back.

Stunning Shot Ranged, Light Damage(Smash), Foe Disorient
You fire a blunt, weighted arrow at your target's chest. The Stunning Shot has a good chance of stunning your foe.

Rain of Arrows Ranged (Location Area of Effect), Extreme Damage over Time(Lethal)
You unleash a Rain of Arrows on a targeted location, damaging foes within a large area.

Entangling Arrow Ranged, Foe Immobilize, -Recharge, -Fly, -Jump
Upon impact, the Entangling Arrow releases a strong net that can Immobilize most targets. This non-lethal device deals no damage and does not prevent targets from attacking, although their attack rate is Slowed. The Entangling Arrow can bring down flying entities and halts jumping.

Ice Arrow Ranged, Foe Hold, -Speed, -Recharge
This arrow can freeze a single foe in a block of ice. The target is frozen solid, helpless, and can be attacked. More powerful foes may not be Held, but all affected targets will be Slowed.

Poison Gas Arrow Ranged (Location Area of Effect), Foe -Damage, Sleep
This arrow carries a capsule cloud of poisonous gas, which explodes on impact and weakens all foes in its vicinity. Affected foes damage potential will be severely reduced. Some foes will react badly to the poison and choke for a time.

Acid Arrow Ranged (Targeted Area of Effect), Minor Damage over Time(Toxic), Foe -Resist(All), -Defense
This arrow explodes in a small shower of acid on impact. This acid eats through armor, causing damage over time. It reduces the target's Defense as well as his Damage Resistance.

EMP Arrow Ranged (Targeted Area of Effect), Foe Hold, -Endurance, -Regeneration, Special vs. Robots
This arrow can unleash a massive pulse of electromagnetic energy on impact. This EMP can affect machines, and is even powerful enough to affect synaptic brain patterns. It will incapacitate all foes in its radius. Additionally, most machines and robots will take moderate high damage. However, this power uses a lot of Endurance and leaves you unable to recover Endurance for a while.

Teleport Arrow Ranged, Superior Damage(Lethal), Foe Knockback, Does not require line of sight
Manticore has the ability to teleport an arrow directly to his target.

Stealth Toggle, Self Stealth, Def( M30 R30 )
The Cloaking Device allows you to use an LCD body coating become partially invisible. While Cloaked you can only be seen at very close range. If you attack while Cloaked, you will be discovered. Even if discovered, you are hard to see and have a bonus to Defense. Unlike some stealth powers, the Cloaking Device has no movement penalty.

Maneuvers Toggle, Point Blank Area of Effect, Team Def( All3.5 ), Prot( Co 5.19 ), Res( Co 60.55 Fr 60.55 Pl 60.55 Tn 60.55 ), +Damage, +ToHit, +Perception
Good leaders are rare. These powers can grant bonuses to your and your teammates.

Resistance Resistance
Hero Resistance.

Numina

Numina

Main Article: Numina

Numina was born Tammy Arcanus, daughter of Tommy Arcanus of the Midnight Squad. Tommy delved so deeply into the metaphysical that his very being was affected, and Tammy was born with magical powers. In the 1960s, Tammy and the Midnight Squad were sent into a series of caverns surrounding the Earth’s molten core, where a Soviet villain known as the Red Threat intended to destroy the world. To save the Earth, Tammy possessed the body of the Red Threat. Her body was destroyed, but her consciousness survived, trapped within the Red Threat. During the Rikti Invasion, the Red Threat was destroyed, and Tammy’s astral form was at last free. She renamed herself Numina, and threw herself into the war against the Rikti. In the war’s aftermath, Numina uses her abilities to nurture the next generation of heroes.

Powers

Fly Self Fly
Ghosts can Fly!

Levitate Ranged, Moderate Damage(Smash), Foe Knockup, -Fly
You can send a single target violently into the air, then slam him to the ground for Smashing damage. This power can bring flying foes to the ground.

Dominate Ranged, Foe Hold
Psychic energy tears at your mind rendering you helpless, lost in your own mind and unable to defend yourself.

Total Domination Ranged (Targeted Area of Effect), Moderate Damage(Psionic), Foe Sleep
This powerful attack deals Psionic damage, and is so painful it usually renders its target unconscious. The victim is asleep, and will wake if disturbed.

Telekinetic Blast Ranged, High Damage(Smash/Psionic), Foe Knockback
You can use Telekinesis to Blast a targeted foe with the power of your mind. This attack deals Smashing and Psionic damage, and can knock your opponent back.

Will Domination Ranged, Superior Damage(Psionic), Foe Sleep
This powerful attack deals Psionic damage, and is so painful it usually renders its target unconscious. The victim is asleep, and will wake if disturbed.

Psionic Tornado Ranged (Targeted Area of Effect), Moderate Damage over Time(Psionic), Foe -Recharge, Knockup
The Hero's Psionic Tornado continues to tear at your mind and slows your attack rate!

Psychic Wail Point Blank Area of Effect, Extreme Damage(Psionic), Foe Disorient, -Recharge
Psychic Wail is a devastating Psionic attack that wracks the minds of all nearby foes. Those that survive will have a severely reduced attack rate and may be left Disoriented.

Heal Other Ally Heal
Heals a single targeted ally. You cannot use this power to heal yourself.

Resurrect Ally Resurrect
Resurrect a fallen ally.

Fortitude Ally +Defense(Smash, Lethal, Fire, Cold, Energy, Negative, Psionic), +Damage, +ToHit, Resist(Disorient, Hold, Sleep, Immobilize, Fear, Confuse), +Perception
Heroes can greatly increase an ally's powers as well as increase their perception and resistances.

Adrenalin Boost Ranged, Ally +Recovery, +Regeneration, +Recharge, Resist(-Speed, -Recharge)
Dramatically increases an ally's Endurance Recovery, Hit Point Regeneration and attack rate for 90 seconds. Also grants the target high resistance to slow effects.

Ethereal Self Intangible
You can Phase Shift to become out of sync with normal space. Although you do not become completely Invisible, you are translucent and hard to see. You are intangible, and cannot be affected by those in normal space.

Resistance Res( N20 P30 )
Resistance

Resistance Resistance
Hero Resistance.

Penelope Yin

Penelope Yin

Main Article: Penelope Yin (Freedom Phalanx)

Penelope Yin is one of the most powerful psychics in the world. Heroes first met her when she was eighteen in Faultline and still adjusting to her powers. Now, several years later, Penelope Yin has entered the scene as a true super-powered hero. Her psychic abilities are impressive, though it isn't known who exactly helped her to train and focus her powers in such a manner.

Powers

Psionic Blast Ranged, High DMG (Psionic), -Rech(Foe)
You fire a psionic burst at the target, causing damage and increasing recharge time.

Psionic Crush Ranged, DoT (Psionic), -Endurance(Foe), Hold(Foe)
You imprison your target in a field of collapsing psionic energy. They are held in place and suffer continuous damage and endurance loss.

Psionic Torment Ranged, High DMG (Psionic), Minor DoT (Lethal), -Regen (Foe), -Rec (Foe), -Rech (Foe)
You create painful visions within the mind of your target, causing psionic damage. These visions manifest as wounds that cause lethal damage over time. Affected targets also suffer reduced regeneration, recovery and attack speed.

Psionic Drift PBAoE, High DMG (Psionic), Minor DoT (Psionic), Stun/Fear/Confuse(Foe)
You induce a dream state in all nearby targets around you while also dealing continuous psionic damage. These dreams can manifest as nightmares, lucid dreams or deep sleep, which manifest as fear, confusion or stun.

Psionic Pulse PBAoE, Moderate DMG (Psionic, Smashing), Knockup(Foe)
You unleash a powerful psionic shockwave that ripples through the air around you, dealing Psionic and Smashing damage to any hit by the wave. The shockwave also has a chance to knockback its targets.

Psionic Blade Melee, Moderate DMG(Psionic), Moderate DoT (Lethal), -Def(Foe, All)
You create a blade of crystalline psionic energy around your hand and use it to stab your target with a quick attack. The target suffers psionic damage, followed by a bleeding wound and reduced defense.

Psionic Thrust Melee, High DMG (Psionic), Moderate DoT (Lethal), -Res(Foe, Psionic)
You create a blade of crystalline psionic energy around your hand and viciously stab your target. The target suffers psionic damage, followed by a wound that causes lethal damage over time and reduced resistance to further psionic damage.

Psionic Nexus Summon
You create a a nexus of psionic energy at your location.

Psionic Nexus

Penelope Yin has created an ally out of pure psionic energy. These allies unleash psionic storms as their primary means of attack. However, they will gradually build up a psionic link with Penelope Yin the longer they are alive. Eventually, they will establish the link, allowing the nexus to heal both itself and Penelope Yin.

Psionic Lightning Ranged, High DMG(Psionic), -End(Foe)
You cause a bolt of psionic energy to strike your foe, dealing heavy damage. These bolts also have a chance to drain the enemy's endurance.

Psionic Tornado TAoE, Moderate DoT (Psionic), Knockup(Foe), -Rech(Foe)
You unleash a whirling vortex of psionic energy at your target, causing the target and those near them to be afflicted with moderate damage over time. Additionally, all affected targets are knocked into the air and suffer reduced attack speed.

Psionic Link (Charging) Special
You are establishing a psionic link to your creator.

Psionic Link PBAoE, Heal (Self and Owner)
You have established a link to your creator, allowing you to exchange energy between each other. This causes healing for both entities.

Impenetrable Mind Psionic Affinity Res( P40 ) Def( P20 )
You are naturally protected from psionic damage, gaining a boost to your psionic resistance and defense.

Positron

Positron

Main Article: Positron

Dr. Raymond Keyes developed a high-tech battle suit that allowed him to channel bolts of anti-matter into fierce attacks. He used his powers to help defeat the Rikti, but at a terrible cost: Injuries he sustained at that time caused him to lose full control of his powers. Now, to protect others from himself, he remains imprisoned within his battle suit. He is constantly searching for a cure for his condition, but that does not stop him from contributing to the defense of Paragon City and contributing many other technological breakthroughs for the good of all.

Powers

Fly Self Fly
Positron can Fly!

Neutrino Bolt Ranged, Moderate Damage(Energy), Foe -Defense
A very quick, but low damage attack. Neutrino Blast can reduce the target's Defense.

Irradiate Point Blank Area of Effect, Moderate Damage over Time(Energy), Foe -Defense
You can emit lethal amounts of radiation in all directions, damaging all nearby foes for a short time. Like other Radiation attacks, this power can bypass some of a target's defenses. Irradiate severely reduces the target's Defense.

Electron Haze Ranged (Cone), Moderate Damage(Energy), Foe -Defense, Knockback
A short range conical blast of free electrons. This attack can bypass some of a target's defenses and reduce the target's Defense. It can also knock some targets down.

Cosmic Burst Close, Superior Damage(Energy), Foe Disorient, -Defense
Cosmic Burst smashes the target with cosmic particles. The attack is very short range, but the damage is devastating and can leave most targets Disoriented and with reduced Defense.

Neutron Bomb Ranged (Targeted Area of Effect), Moderate Damage(Energy), Foe -Defense
This devastating attack lobs an explosive sphere of deadly radiation, damaging the target and all nearby foes. Neutron Bomb can bypass some of a target's defenses and reduce the target's Defense.

Atomic Blast Point Blank Area of Effect, Extreme Energy/Smash Damage, Foe -Defense, Hold
The Hero has reduced your Defense and left you helpless with an Atomic Blast.

Enervating Field Ranged (Targeted Area of Effect), Foe -Damage, -Resist(All)
You have been exposed to an Enervating Field of radiation. Your damage and damage resistance are reduced.

Lingering Radiation Ranged (Targeted Area of Effect) Foe -Speed, -Recharge, -Regeneration
You can emit Lingering Radiation that reduces the attack rate, movement speed, and Regeneration rate of the target, and all nearby foes.

Choking Cloud Toggle, Point Blank Area of Effect, Foe Hold
While active, you generate toxic radioactive gas around yourself. Any nearby foes may be overcome by the gas, leaving them choking and helpless.

EM Pulse Point Blank Area of Effect, Foe Hold, -Regeneration, -Endurance, Special vs. Robots
You are Held by the EM Pulse and your Regeneration Rate is reduced.

Overcharge Self Def( S60 L60 F60 C60 E60 N60 All34.6 ), +MaxHP, +Recharge, +Recovery, +Damage(Smash, Energy)
You can Overload your Energy Aura and dramatically improve your defense to all attack types except Psionic Attacks. Overload also grants you high resistance to Defense Debuffs. This Energy Aura is so powerful, that it can even absorb some damage, effectively increasing your Max Hit Points, However, when Overload wears off, you are left drained of all Endurance and unable to Recover Endurance for a while.

Resistance Res( S20 L20 E20 )
Resistance

Resistance Resistance
Hero Resistance.

Sister Psyche

Sister Psyche

Main Article: Sister Psyche

Even in her childhood, it was obvious that Sister Psyche was blessed. The tremendous scope of her mental powers was far beyond that of any hero, past or present. When the Rikti war descended, Sister Psyche knew she had to make her gift count. She did, but at a price. She exhausted her powers so thoroughly that she fell into a coma. A young heroine named Aurora Borealis offered to play host to Sister Psyche´s projected mental self. Of course, this situation could not last forever. Now back in her own body, Sister Psyche has dedicated herself to shape the tremendous gifts of the young Aurora. It's a responsibility she takes seriously, as well as a consolation for the loss of her former protege, Malaise. When the psychic link between the two women was first disrupted, Sister Psyche lost her mental control over Malaise's dual personalities. The evil Malaise reasserted himself, and quickly made his departure. His present whereabouts are as yet unknown.

Powers

Fly Self Fly
Sister Psyche can Fly!

Mesmerize Ranged, Moderate Damage(Psionic), Foe Sleep
Mesmerize painfully assails a target with psychic energy, rendering him unconscious. The target will remain asleep for some time, but will awaken if attacked.

Levitate Ranged, Moderate Damage(Smash), Foe Knockup, -Fly
You can send a single target violently into the air, then slam him to the ground for Smashing damage. This power can bring flying foes to the ground.

Dominate Ranged, Foe Hold
Psychic energy tears at your mind rendering you helpless, lost in your own mind and unable to defend yourself.

Mass Hypnosis Ranged (Targeted Area of Effect), Foe Sleep
The Hero has hypnotized you. You are helpless for a while, unless something snaps you out of it.

Total Domination Ranged (Targeted Area of Effect), Moderate Damage(Psionic), Foe Sleep
This powerful attack deals Psionic damage, and is so painful it usually renders its target unconscious. The victim is asleep, and will wake if disturbed.

Psychic Shockwave Point Blank Area of Effect, Superior Damage(Psionic), Foe Disorient, -Recharge
Psychic Shockwave is a devastating Psionic attack that wracks the minds of all nearby foes. Affected foes may have a reduced attack rate and may be left Disoriented.

Force Bolt Ranged, Moderate Damage(Smash), Foe Knockback
Discharges a bolt of force that knocks down foes and deals some Smashing Damage.

Power Blast Ranged, High Energy/Smash Damage, Foe Knockback
A much more powerful, yet slower version of Power Bolt. Power Blast sends a focused beam of energy at a foe that can knock him back.

Energy Torrent Ranged (Cone), Moderate Energy/Smash Damage, Foe Knockback
Unleashes a cone of energy that knocks foes back.

Power Burst Close, Superior Damage(Energy/Smash), Foe Knockback
A short range, but devastating attack.

Explosive Blast Ranged (Targeted Area of Effect), Moderate Smash/Energy Damage, Foe Knockback
Hurls a blast of charged energy that violently explodes on impact, damaging all foes near the target.

Force Shield Ranged, Ally +Defense(All but Psionics), Resist(Toxic, -Endurance, -Recovery)
Dramatically protects an ally from all attacks for a limited time. Also reduces Toxic damage and protects the target from Endurance Draining effects.

Personal Force Field Self Def( All75 ), Res( All40 ), Resist(Teleport)
The Personal Force Field is almost impenetrable to all attacks, even Psionics and Enemy Teleportation, although attacks from more powerful foes may get through more easily. Personal Force Field will also reduce the damage of any attacks that do get through.

Resistance Res( E20 N20 P30 )
Resistance

Resistance Resistance
Hero Resistance.

Statesman

Statesman

Main Article: Statesman

Marcus Cole, who would eventually become Statesman, was a rogue and mercenary throughout the early part of the 20th century. During WWI, he became ill after being exposed to mustard gas. While traveling with his childhood friend Stefan Richter, Marcus discovered the Well of the Furies. Both men drank from the well and were granted incredible powers. Marcus went on to become Statesman and Stefan, Lord Recluse.

Powers

Fly Self Fly
Statesman can Fly!

Jab Melee, Moderate Smash Damage, Foe Disorient
Statesman has Disoriented you with his Jab.

Punch Melee, Moderate Damage(Smash), Foe Knockback
Your Super Strength Punch can deal a moderate amount of damage, but most of all can knock your opponent off his feet, unable to attack again until he stands up.

Haymaker Melee, High Damage(Smash), Foe Knockback
A slow but devastating attack, the Haymaker has a great chance of knocking your opponent down.

Hand Clap Point Blank Area of Effect, Moderate Smash Damage, Foe Disorient, Knockback
Statesman has Disoriented you with his Hand Clap.

Knockout Blow Melee, Extreme Smash Damage, Foe Hold, Knockup
Statesman has hit you with a Knockout Blow. You are Held.

Hurl Ranged, High Damage(Smash), Foe Knockback
You are able to tear up a chunk of ground beneath your feet and Hurl it at an enemy. This attack is close ranged, deals moderate damage, and can knock foes back.

Foot Stomp Point Blank Area of Effect, High Damage(Smash), Foe Knockback
Using your superior leg strength, you can Stomp your foot to the ground, quaking the earth itself. This is a localized attack against everything in melee range.

Hammer of Justice Melee (Targeted Area of Effect), Extreme Smash Damage, Foe Knockback
Statesman calls upon the power of the gods to strike down upon you.

Dull Pain Self Heal, +MaxHP
You can activate this power to increase your maximum Hit Points for a short time.

Unstoppable Self Res( S45 L45 F65 C65 E55 N70 T70 ), Res( Ho 1000% Im 1000% St 1000% ), Prot( Kb 100 ), +Recovery
When you activate this power, you not only become extremely resistant to most damage, but also to Disorient, Immobilization, Hold, and Sleep effects. Endurance recovery is also increased. Unstoppable costs little Endurance to activate, but when it wears off you are left exhausted, and drained of almost all Health and Endurance.

Zeus' Lightning Bolt Point Blank Area of Effect, Extreme Energy Damage, Foe -Endurance
Statesman can call upon the power of Zeus in time of need.

Resistance Res( S50 L50 F30 C30 E40 N20 P20 T20 )
Hero Resistance.

Synapse

Synapse

Main Article: Synapse

Steven Berry was just an average man, until Crey Industries got hold of him. The Crey scientists were testing a number of radical procedures for inducing super powers. Steven was blasted with high doses of electricity for days. It amplified the electrical energy in his body, giving him the ability to harness it into super speed and electrical blasts. Synapse escaped Crey's clutches by shorting out the lab where he was kept prisoner. To this day, Crey executives deny any knowledge of the project in which Synapse was an unwilling participant.

Powers

Charged Bolts Ranged, Moderate Damage(Energy), Foe -Endurance
The Hero can quickly hurl small bolts of electricity at foes. Charged Bolts deals light damage and also drains some Endurance.

Lightning Bolt Ranged, High Damage(Energy), Foe -Endurance
The Hero can send a large blast of electrical energy at a foe. Lightning bolt deals good damage and also drains some Endurance.

Ball Lightning Ranged (Targeted Area of Effect), Moderate Damage over Time(Energy), Foe -Endurance
Hurls a highly charged ball of lightning that explodes on contact. Ball Lightning deals good damage in an area and also drains some Endurance from each target it hits.

Thunderous Blast Ranged (Targeted Area of Effect), Extreme Energy/Smash Damage, Foe -Endurance, -Recovery
The Hero's Thunderous Blast has temporarily halted your Endurance Recovery.

Havoc Punch Melee, High Smash/Energy Damage, Foe Sleep, Knockback, -Endurance
You are rendered helpless by the electrical attack. Any form of damage will free you from this state.

Lightning Clap Point Blank Area of Effect, Light Energy Damage, Foe Disorient, Knockback
You can clap your hands together to release a violent Lightning Clap. The Lightning Clap can knock down most nearby foes, Disorienting many of them. Lightning Clap deals no damage.

Thunder Strike Melee (Targeted Area of Effect), Extreme Smash/Energy Damage, Foe Disorient, Knockback
You have been Disoriented.

Synaptic Strike Melee, Extreme Damage over Time(Energy/Smash)
Unleashes a super fast Flurry of fists and electricity to smash your foe.

Whirlwind Point Blank Area of Effect, Moderate Smash Damage, Foe Knockback
You spin around at an amazing speed to create a Whirlwind around yourself. Any foes that enter this Whirlwind will be tossed into the air. You must be at least level 20 and have two other Speed Powers before selecting Whirlwind.

Resistance Def( M20 R20 A20 ), Prot( Im 100 ), Res( Im 10,000% Tn 10,000% ), Resist(-Endurance, -Recovery, -Speed, -Recharge), +Speed, +Recovery
Resistance

Resistance Resistance
Hero resistance.

Related Badges

Archvillain

You have claimed victory over the greatest heroes of Paragon City, the Freedom Phalanx!

Blackguard

You have helped defeat all the Signature Heroes in Recluse's Victory, making you a Blackguard.

Breakneck (requires rogue/villain)

You have helped defeat Synapse in Recluse's Victory.

Dead-eye (requires rogue/villain)

You have helped defeat Manticore in Recluse's Victory.

Destroyer (requires rogue/villain)

You have helped defeat Positron in Recluse's Victory.

Interrogator (requires rogue/villain)

You have helped defeat Penelope Yin in Recluse's Victory.

Oppressor (requires rogue/villain)

You have helped defeat Ms. Liberty in Recluse's Victory.

Uppercut (requires rogue/villain)

You have helped defeat Back Alley Brawler in Recluse's Victory.

Publications

Comic Book

The Freedom Phalanx is the starring group of most issues of Top Cow's City of Heroes comic book.

Novel

The Freedom Phalanx by Robin Laws contains information about the history of the Freedom Phalanx, spanning from its original formation to its recreation before the Rikti War.